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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,258.82, 1,036,789.80 and 217,882.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,258.82, 1,036,789.80 and 217,882.66 is: 326,792.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,258.82 : 1,036,789.80 = 217,882.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,258.82/1,036,789.80 = 217,882.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,258.82x = 1,036,789.80 × 217,882.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,258.82x = 225,898,519,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,898,519,484.87/691,258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,792.97

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